Tramadol is a prescription medication used to treat moderate to moderately severe pain. It belongs to a class of drugs called opioid analgesics, although its exact mechanism of action isn't fully understood. Tramadol is similar to opioid medications like codeine and morphine but has a unique pharmacological profile that includes weak opioid receptor binding as well as inhibition of the reuptake of certain neurotransmitters such as serotonin and norepinephrine.
Tramadol is often prescribed for conditions such as back pain, osteoarthritis, and post-surgical pain. It's available in various forms, including immediate-release tablets, extended-release tablets, and oral disintegrating tablets.
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